Day 1 - Maceió

There is no compulsory arrival time. You can arrive in Maceió at a time that suits you best. In the late afternoon, meet at the hotel in Maceió. Overnight in a comfortable hotel.

Day 2 - Beach of Jequià

After a delicious breakfast, we set off early to meet the horses on the heavenly beach of Jequiá. We choose the horses, adjust the stirrups and set off for the ride. We immediately set off for one of the deserted beaches, dotted with multicoloured sand cliffs and coconut palms. Our destination today is breathtaking! The Marapé dunes stretch between the river and the sea. In the midst of the unspoilt mangroves, we'll leave the horses behind and enjoy a boat ride along the mangroves, taking a refreshing dip in the river and the sea. The sunset here is breathtaking. Overnight at the Pousada - Dunes de Marapé.

Day 3 - Pontal do Coruripe

We'll wake up in good spirits and with an incredible view of the natural beauty of this place. Our horses are saddled up and ready to take us on another day of stunning scenery and unspoilt nature. We ride along deserted beaches lined with coconut palms and enjoy the lush vegetation of the Atlantic forest. The reefs of the coral reef are visible from the saddle. Our destination is Pontal do Coruripe beach, with its ever-present lighthouse. The warm sea water is perfect for a swim. Late lunch and overnight at the Pousada - Pontal do Coruripe.

Day 4 - Feliz desert

We head south from the beach towards Feliz Deserto. Feliz Deserto means happy desert, so we decided to spend two happy nights here. Shortly after taking the path to the sea, we'll find the mouth of the Coruripe River, which gives the place its name. Ready for an adventure? We'll cross the river with the horses. Shortly after crossing the river, we'll stop to cool off in the sea and meet our support team, who will be waiting for us with coconut water and tropical fruit. We continue along deserted beaches, here and there passing a beach village and seeing artisanal fishermen. Just before reaching our accommodation, we come across the wreck of the Swiss cargo ship ‘The Stockholm’ on the beach. Our exclusive seaside Posada awaits us for a good caipirinha. Night at the Posada.

Day 5 - Coconut plantations

After a hearty breakfast, we mount our horses and head inland from the beach towards the dune complex, a protected area with a unique ecosystem and fantastic views from the top of the dunes. We continue the walk through coconut plantations and a small village until we reach the beach again. We finish today's ride with a gallop along the beach. We will do our utmost to follow the route indicated, although occasional changes may occur due to unforeseen circumstances. Rides are subject to change depending on the weather, location and difficulty of the terrain. In the unlikely event that this happens during your trip, we ask for your flexibility and understanding. This is a sporting and adventurous holiday!

Day 6 - Pontal do Peba

The fishing village of Pontal do Peba, with its seafood bars and restaurants, is the starting point for today's ride. From the saddle, we explore an area of dunes and environmental preservation. Tropical birds, reptiles and mammals can be seen between the coconut plantations and the dunes. We'll finish our hike today at a traditional local coconut farm. This evening, we'll spend the night in a comfortable tented camp on the banks of a river dotted with coconut palms.

Day 7 - São Francisco river

After a hearty breakfast, we mount up for our final day's ride. We ride through a forest of coconut palms until we come to the huge dune complex. We cross the dunes and, before reaching the mouth of the São Francisco river, we ride past the quilombo community of Pixaim (a quilombo is a town of runaway slaves). (At Foz, we'll enjoy a refreshing dip in the river with the horses, taking all the time in the world. We'll drink a fresh coconut and eat some snacks. We will leave the horses behind and board a boat to navigate the mighty river until we reach the banks of the river where we will have lunch. Typical local seafood will be served in the shade. We arrive in the colonial town of Penedo in the late afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 - Penedo – Maceió

Visit to the historic centre of Penedo, farewell lunch in PenedoAfter a hearty breakfast, we'll stroll through the town to see the beautiful Baroque churches, old houses, theatre, convent and all the other architectural gems of Penedo. At around 11.30am, we depart for Maceió - stopping for lunch en route. Do not book a return flight from Maceio before 20:00.